Chia Vang LCSW, PPSC
Social Emotional Manager II
Student Support Services
Department of Prevention and Intervention
Location: 1350 M Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Phone: (559) 457-3940
Fax: (559) 457-3373
Email: PajTshiab.Vang@fresnounified.org
Abigail Arii MSW, PPSC
Social Emotional Manager II
Student Support Services
Department of Prevention and Intervention
Location: 1350 M Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Phone: (559) 457-3942
Fax: (559) 457-3373
Email: Abigail.Arii@fresnounified.org
Overview
Clinical School Social Workers work with students and families to address barriers to learning such as challenges with academics, attendance, behavior, mental health, and the home/environment.
Clinical School Social Workers provide the following services:
Evidence-Based Education, Behavior and Mental Health Services
- School wide Interventions
- Group Counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Supportive Counseling
Promote a School Climate Conducive for Student Learning and Teaching Excellence
- Provide professional learning and consultation
- Develop and coordinate prevention and intervention strategies
- Serve as part of a multidisciplinary team in addressing concerns presented in the school setting
- Collaborate with school personnel regarding social and emotional concerns impacting student success
- Complete home visits/meet families to understand and address barriers to learning
Maximize Access to School-Based and Community-Based Resources
- Assist families in understanding school policies, services, and programs
- Link students and families with school and community resources
- Partner with community agencies to increase student supports
Student Support Services employees full time Clinical School Social Workers at all secondary school sites and identified elementary school sites. The Clinical School Social Workers at the following school sites are:
Elementary Clinical School Social Workers
- MAYFAIR
- WILSON
- HIDLAGO
Clinical School Social Workers- Comprehensive High Schools
- BULLARD
- DUNCAN
- EDISON
- FRESNO
- HOOVER
- MCLANE
- ROOSEVELT
- SUNNYSIDE
Clinical School Social Workers- Alternative Education Sites
- CAMBRIDGE
- DEWOLF
- DESIGN SCIENCE/PATINO
- JE YOUNG
- PHOENIX ELEMENTARY
Clinical School Social Workers – Comprehensive Middle Schools
- TENAYA
- WAWONA
- GASTON
- FORT MILLER
- AHWAHNEE
- TIOGA
- COOPER
- BAIRD
- SCANDINAVIAN
- YOSEMITE
- SEQUOIA
- TEHIPITE
- KINGS CANYON
- TERRONEZ
- COMPUTECH
- HAMILTON
Resource Counseling Assistants (RCA)
Resource Counseling Assistants provide support to designated comprehensive middle school sites through the case management of students with social and emotional concerns as well as working with teachers, parents and school staff to ensure high quality learning options and activities to achieve student’s personal best.
- AWAHNEE
- FORT MILLER
- TEHIPITE
- YOSEMITE
Contact Chia Vang with questions regarding school sites that are in the Bullard, Hoover, Fresno Regions, and Alternative Education school sites.
Contact Abigail Arii with questions regarding school sites in the Edison, Roosevelt, McLane, and Sunnyside regions.
Substance Abuse Treatment Services
Fresno Unified School District contracts and partners with community agencies in providing substance use treatment services. Site based substance abuse services through Prodigy Healthcare, Inc. are currently at the following school sites:
- BULLARD
- CAMBRIDGE
- DEWOLF
- FRESNO
- HOOVER
- ROOSEVELT
- JE YOUNG
- PHOENIX SECONDARY
Contact Abigail Arii regarding Substance Use Treatment Services
Mental Health Partnerships
Fresno Unified School District contracts and partners with community agencies in providing mental health services. The following partners are placed at various school sites. Please consult with your school site office to inquire regarding mental health services and support available on your student’s campus.
- Northstar Wellness Center
- Destination Hope
- All 4 Youth
- Comprehensive Youth Services
- Onsite Counseling
- Family Foundations
- Fresno County Behavioral Health
Contact Chia Vang regarding Mental Health Services.